by Pamela Hernandez | Aug 29, 2011 | General Health, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
It’s that time of year again! No, not back to school or football. It’s time for the voting for the Best of issue of 417 Magazine! I need your help to voted, once again, the Best Personal Trainer in 417. I am asking for your vote for Best Personal Trainer because I am...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 12, 2011 | General Health, Nutrition
This is a fitness blog. I try for the most part to keep politics out of it (perhaps with an exception on health care). But I will state today that if the U.S Department of Agriculture allows food stamps to be used for Taco Bell or KFC I will support anyone who votes...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 1, 2015 | Fitness, Monthly Workout Playlist, Motivation
When I started my fitness journey the weight room was my salvation. It was my place to relieve the stress of a full day of work and school. I would find myself in the gym after night class just focusing on my breath and the muscle I was using. It was a form of...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 5, 2015 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Video, Workouts
Squat are great but they aren’t for everyone. On a recent Fit Friday on Ozarks today I shared some great exercises for people who, due to pain, injury or chronic condition, cannot do squats. https://youtu.be/ZLwAXbTpu0o For more exercises, check out the details...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 15, 2015 | Fitness 101, Motivation, What's New at Thrive Personal Fitness
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of the scale. However, as a personal trainer it has always seemed a necessary part of my job. Clients seem to expect to get weighed as part of their assessment and at regular intervals in their program. Yet I have always hated...
